Chapter 10 Nail Disorders And Diseases Flashcards
A normal healthy nail is firm and flexible and should be…
Smooth and unspotted
If a client has ridges running vertically down the length of the natural nail plate it is recommended that you…
Buff them carefully
The medical term for fungal infections associated with the feet is…
Tinea pedis
What is the color of a typical bacterial infection of the nail plate that could be identified in the early stages and becomes darker in its advanced stages
Yellow/green
A separation and falling off of a nail from the nailbed is a sign of…
Onychomadesis
Onychorrhexis is caused by:
Injury to the matrix, heredity, and aggressive filing techniques.
Tiny pits or severe roughness on the surface of the nail are signs of which condition?
Nail psoriasis
Which term refers to a condition caused by injury or disease of the nail unit?
Nail disorder
Splinter hemorrhages are caused by physical trauma or injury to the…
Nail bed
Onychomadesis can affect…
Both fingernails and toenails
When is it OK for a cosmetologist to disobey state or federal rules or regulations?
Never, duh.
Which condition is characterized by nails that are noticeably thin flexible and white?
Eggshell nails.
Which of the following is not a common cause of surface stain on nails?
A. Nail polish
B. Food dyes
C. Smoking
D. Poor blood circulation
D. Poor blood circulation
The condition in which a blood clot forms under the nail plate causing a dark purple-ish spot is….
Bruised nails
A condition in which the living skin around the nail splits and tears is…
Hangnail
